DHEC: 3 cases of measles now confirmed in Spartanburg County | New

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC (FOX Carolina) – The South Carolina Department of Health and Control on Friday confirmed the confirmation of two more cases of measles in Spartanburg County. The agency reported on October 30 that the first case had been confirmed.

Measles is a serious illness that can lead to hospitalization or even death. DHEC said the first symptoms of measles include fever, cough and runny nose. The symptoms are followed by a rash that usually lasts five or six days.

DHEC stated that the three cases involved unvaccinated children, not of school age and not attending day care.

Officials said the infected children had been treated at two emergency treatment centers and referred to anyone treated at AFC emergency clinics at 1667 E. Main Street in Duncan. on Sunday, October 14, between 9 am and noon, or at the MEDcare Medical Center at 301 E. Wood Street in Spartanburg on Saturday, October 27th between 4 pm and 5 pm and 7:15 pm, please contact the Spartanburg County Health Department at 864-596- 3337.

DHEC stated that it advised health care providers to be alert for patients with signs or symptoms of measles. Health professionals should immediately report clinically suspected measles cases to their regional public health office.

"The measles virus is highly contagious and spreads in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes," said Dr. Linda Bell, state epidemiologist at DHEC, in a statement. Press. "The best way to prevent measles is to get vaccinated, and I urge all people to look at their vaccination cards and make sure they are up-to-date with all of them." vaccinations. "

Residents of Spartanburg can receive free measles vaccines by appointment until November 7th at Spartanburg County Health Unit, located at 151 E. Wood St, Spartanburg, SC 29305. Call 1- 855-472-3432 to make an appointment.

According to the DHEC, children should receive two doses of measles vaccine (MMR): the first between 12 and 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years.